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A three-choice trivia quiz about cherry blossoms: a collection of quizzes to make hanami twice as fun

Cherry blossoms, which bloom with beautiful flowers every spring, are beloved as the quintessential plant for hanami (flower viewing).

Their beautiful pink and white blossoms are an indispensable part of Japanese culture that lets us feel the arrival of spring.

In this article, we’ll present a quiz that lets you learn fun trivia themed around cherry blossoms.

We’ve prepared questions that deepen your knowledge, including their characteristics and historical background.

It’s also perfect for hanami and a variety of springtime activities! Give this quiz a try—it’s enjoyable for everyone from children to adults.

Three-choice trivia quiz about cherry blossoms: a collection of quizzes (21–30) to double your enjoyment of hanami

What language is “Cerezo,” which means cherry blossom?

What language is “Cerezo,” which means cherry blossom?
  1. Spanish
  2. Italian
  3. French
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Spanish

“Cerezo,” which represents cherry blossoms, is Spanish. In Spanish, it is written as “cerezo.” The soccer team Cerezo Osaka, based in Osaka City and Sakai City in Osaka Prefecture, was also given this name to incorporate the meaning of “sakura,” the cherry blossom, which is the official flower of Osaka City.

What is the name of the cherry tree species used as the sample tree in Okinawa?

What is the name of the cherry tree species used as the sample tree in Okinawa?
  1. Somei Yoshino (Yoshino cherry)
  2. Taiwan cherry
  3. Yamazakura (Japanese mountain cherry)
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Taiwan cherry

The sample trees used for announcing cherry blossom flowering are basically Somei-Yoshino. However, Okinawa is warmer than the mainland, and Somei-Yoshino has difficulty blooming there, so a type of cherry called Kanhi-zakura is used as the sample tree. These bloom much earlier than Somei-Yoshino, from January to February.

In conclusion

Along with the warm, springlike weather, we’ve introduced quizzes related to cherry blossoms that evoke a sense of splendor.

You may have also enjoyed some surprising questions that you wouldn’t expect from those delicate petals.

Questions that highlight the characteristics of cherry blossoms can be useful when you actually go to see them.

Be sure to remember these tidbits about cherry blossoms that are so beloved by the Japanese.